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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 OFAMOT history

LB08 OFA is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2024
Mileage
130,611 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OFA was last recorded at 130,611 miles on 19 Jun 2023, 4,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,800 miles · 5 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,811 miles
Average per year
5,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,611 miles
  • 2022 – 125,800 miles
  • 2021 – 118,763 miles
  • 2020 – 117,312 miles
  • 2019 – 113,263 miles
  • 2018 – 108,116 miles
  • 2017 – 102,962 miles
  • 2016 – 99,348 miles
  • 2015 – 95,589 miles
  • 2013 – 87,973 miles
  • 2012 – 83,457 miles
  • 2011 – 68,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,611 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top mounting

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,611 miles (+4,811)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,611 miles
    Test number
    346368000275
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top mounting

  2. Pass125,800 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,800 miles
    Test number
    797898486336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    989380198955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,763 miles (+1,451)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    408366960695
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,312 miles (+4,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    753134441662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,263 miles (+5,147)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    704597043742
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f [ edge ] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  7. Pass108,116 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    544759760607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    758184301841
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  9. Fail102,962 miles (+3,614)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    232130305441
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  10. Pass99,348 miles (+3,759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,348 miles
    Test number
    784067987246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass95,589 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    148800145489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,973 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,973 miles
    Test number
    418596173231
    • NoteNearside wiper smearing slightly
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight play both front anti roll bar drop links

  13. Fail87,967 miles (+4,510)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,967 miles
    Test number
    886475773249
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside wiper smearing slightly
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight play both front anti roll bar drop links

  14. Pass83,457 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,457 miles
    Test number
    245263102238
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread low near min limit
    • NoteSlight play both front anti roll bar drop links

  15. Fail83,457 miles (+14,751)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,457 miles
    Test number
    629733702287
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread low near min limit
    • NoteSlight play both front anti roll bar drop links

  16. Pass68,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    327571001400
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB08 OFA

Does LB08 OFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 OFA expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OFA?
The MOT on LB08 OFA expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 OFA done?
LB08 OFA was recorded at 130,611 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
Has LB08 OFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OFA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 OFA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 OFA find?
LB08 OFA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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